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Carboxylic acids and derivatives Flashcards

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State the R/Cs for acid hydrolysis of ester.

A

HCl (aq) or H2SO4 (aq), heat under reflux

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State the R/Cs for base hydrolysis of ester.

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NaOH (aq), heat under reflux.

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What are the products of base hydrolysis of ester?

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RCOO- (carboxylate salt) and ROH

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What are the products of acid hydrolysis of ester?

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RCOOH (carboxylic acid) and ROH

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